Coir, obtained from the husk of the coconut Cocos nucifera, is a perrenial palm found in tropical countries. Records indicate that as far back as the 19th century coir was being produced. Coconut husks are removed by hand and soaked and softened in sea water. The fiber is then mechanically extracted. After drying, the natural fibre can be woven into a selection of designs. Whilst it is one of the ‘scratchier’ of the natural floors in texture, Coir is durable and represents extremely good value for money.

Jute is a soft natural fibre floor. Normally light brown in colour it comes in a variety of designs, from the low-level Mini Boucle and Herringbone designs, though to the very chunky Big Boucle and Panama. Grown in India, it comes from the stalk of the giant corchorus plants. The fibres are very fine, making Jute more suitable to lightly used, rather than heavily used, areas.

Sisal comes from the Agave Sisalana plant, and is generally farmed in Mexico, Brazil and East Africa. This natural fibre flooring is versatile and hardwearing making it an ideal choice for hallways and stairs. Tightly woven with a subtle sheen, the natural fibres come in perhaps the widest range of colours in the Natural Flooring category. Available in over 70 colour / weave / combination choices, Sisal flooring looks crisp, modern and sophisticated.